amuletos
/amuletos/from spelling rules
The English word "charms" is translated into Spanish as amuletos.
Amuletos refers to small ornaments or objects that are believed to bring luck or provide protection to the owner.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between physical objects and abstract qualities. While amuletos refers to physical objects used for protection or luck, encantos refers to the quality of being charming or enchanting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Medallas is occasionally used to mean "charms."
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is amuleto.
How do you pronounce it?
/amuletos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the most iconic amuleto is the higa, a fist-shaped charm used to ward off the 'evil eye'.
- The word encanto is used in Colombia to describe a hidden, magical place in nature, extending the idea of 'charm' from a quality to a location.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a mal de ojo or 'evil eye' is believed to be so potent that a person must wear an amuleto specifically made of red coral or a red string to counteract it.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar amuletos en esta tienda?Where can I find charms in this store?
- ¿Qué tipo de talismán me recomendaría llevar?What type of charm would you recommend me to carry?
- Estos amuletos me traen buena suerteThese charms bring me good luck.
- Las medallas que compré en el mercado son hermosasThe charms I bought at the market are beautiful.
- Amuletos para el amorCharms for love
- Un talismán de la buena suerteA charm for good luck
- Esos amuletos son de plata.Those charms are made of silver.
- Compré unos amuletos para la suerte.I bought some charms for luck.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are browsing a market stall.
- Lucía¿Te gustan estos amuletos?Do you like these charms?
- JavierSí, parecen muy bonitos.Yes, they look very pretty.
- LucíaJavier, mira este de piedra.Javier, look at this stone one.
- JavierEs un amuleto muy especial.It is a very special charm.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
